On
#InternationalWomensDay
, we honor our core value of inclusivity. With the lowest percentage of women surgeons, we will work to eliminate gender bias in orthopaedics. Watch full version for more comments and call to action.
Congratulations to Javad Parvizi who took office as the 33rd AAHKS President! Dr. Parvizi is a longtime member of
#AAHKS
, serving on the Nominating Committee, as a Board Member-at-Large and Chair of the Research Committee before joining the Presidential Line.
Linda I. Suleiman, MD, a member of the
@womenAAHKS
Committee, has been selected by the National Minority Quality Forum as one of the 2021 "40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health," that are reducing health disparities.
Congratulations Dr. Suleiman!!
AAHKS President Javad Parvizi, MD, FRSC delivered the keynote address at
#AAHKS2023
- American Dream, the Story of an Immigrant. Other immigrant arthroplasty surgeons shared their stories. Enjoy, from some of orthopaedics' most skillful surgeons
AAHKS Leadership and
@womenAAHKS
introduce their new video, "AAHKS Members as Allies," that demonstrates what to do when approached with harassment and tools on navigating discriminatory situations.
#AAHKS
is committed to supporting women in
#orthopaedics
Congratulations to AAHKS member Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA, whose article "Devalue the Doctor: The Response of a Manipulated System to Orthopaedic Surgeons was published by
@Forbes
. The article discusses the journey of value-based care ...
Yesterday
#AAHKS
President Richard Iorio, MD, passed the gavel to 2022 President Bryan Springer. Dr. Springer has been a member of AAHKS since 2007, but currently he's an attending
#orthopaedic
surgeon at the
@OrthoCarolina
Hip and Knee Center
Now that we have your attention.
Orthopaedics is known as the “whitest” specialty, dominated by white men who are absent from the conversation about race……until NOW! Join us and leaders in
#orthopaedics
to hear their efforts on making this field more inclusive and diversified.
The AAHKS Program Committee and 2021 Program Chair, Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA are pleased to announce the program of presentations that have been selected for this year's AAHKS Annual Meeting. View the entire 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting program, clicking here
A renowned
#surgeon
and now
#AAHKS
33rd President - Javad Parvizi. In a recently published article,
@Ryortho1
shares a little of Dr. Parvizi's career trajectory and his thoughts on where the field of infection science is headed. Read the full article here
“AAHKS is deeply disappointed that the AMA RUC and CMS, despite our efforts over the last 21 months, chose not to give us credit for the pre-optimization work that they acknowledged is being done by our surgeons." James I. Huddleston III, MD
@AAOSAdvocacy
The
@womenAAHKS
Empowerment Award recognizes a person in the
#orthopaedic
community that goes above and beyond to elevate and support women in
#arthroplasty
. We are happy to present the Women in Arthroplasty Empowerment Award to Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA
The AAHKS Board of Directors couldn't meet in person for the traditional passing of the gavel, but they got it done in a video conference! Thank you to outgoing President, Michael P. Bolognesi, MD and congrats to incoming President, C. Lowry Barnes, MD.
@M_BolognesiMD
AAHKS has issued two new position statements: 1) Opioid Use for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Hip and Knee, 2) Biologics for Advanced Hip and Knee Arthritis.
@AAOSmembers
@HipSoc
@KneeSoc
@ACRheum
You've watched the
@womenAAHKS
video (watch to the end - there is some hope). Now what? Here's what we've heard you say:
✔️Share this everywhere
✔️Start a discussion
✔️Call it out
✔️Change the culture
We'll get there together
@RJOSociety
Hip & knee surgeons are spending more time with patients BEFORE surgery, which improves outcomes AFTER surgery. But this decreased post-surgery time with patients has cut surgeons’ Medicare reimbursement
#aahks2021
Last year, AAHKS posted a video on gender bias in the orthopaedic workplace. It went viral, up until COVID-19 took over. Let’s restart this conversation on the bias faced by women in arthroplasty.
#ChoosetoChallenge
#IWD2021
Webinar Announcement: Treating Prosthetic Instability After Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) on 9/21 at 7 p.m. CST. Join our moderator Dr. Stambough to learn the latest on diagnosing, classifying and treating instability after TKA. Click here to register
Thank you,
@LindaSuleimanMD
for your presentation on diverse care for diverse patients at this year's Annual Meeting. It's an honor to work with you in our efforts to increase equity in arthroplasty care
#aahks2021
Congratulations Dr. Javad Parvizi on receiving The
@KneeSoc
John N. Insall, MD Award for the study on fructosamine funded by the FARE Grant. He will present on March 16 at the TKS/AAHKS Specialty Day program in Las Vegas.
Recently
@prem_ramkumar
spoke with
@mcuban
about his experiences as a patient receiving total hip replacements in both legs. The
@Forbes
article discusses how “access to this surgery is now at risk. Learn more and read the full article here
Last week in San Francisco, James I. Huddleston III, MD took office as the 34th President of AAHKS. An AAHKS member since 2009, Dr. Huddleston will continue efforts to improve patient care and access to hip and knee arthroplasty. Congrats, Dr. Huddleston!
Yesterday, the
@JArthroplasty
Editor-in-Chief Dr. Mont honored Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Committee Chair Rina Jain, MD, FRCSC with the Top Reviewer Award at the annual meeting reception. Congratulations, Dr. Jain
#AAHKS2023
Apply for
#AAHKS
@womenAAHKS
(WIA) Traveling Fellowship! Two recipients will observe in
#operating
rooms, learn new surgical techniques alongside accomplished
#surgeons
and present their own research. Don't wait, click the link for more info and to apply
At this year's Annual Meeting,
@DrIhekweazu
gave an eye-opening presentation on Caring for Diverse and High-Risk Patients. Discussing issues and strategies to provide better care is one of the many ways we are pushing for excellence in arthroplasty care.
NEW: AAHKS Position on Outpatient Joint Replacement to guide hospitals, surgeons and institutions in appropriate and safe patient care.
@AAOSmembers
@HipSoc
@KneeSoc
Your
#AAHKS
delegation presenting a 2-hour symposium on US arthroplasty practices during the 19th Encuentro Latinoamericano de Cirujanos de Cadera y Rodilla (ELCCR), taking place in Cartagena, Colombia, where AAHKS is the Invited Society
We're happy to announce
@nspiuzzi
as a presenter at the 2023
#AAHKS
Annual Meeting. He's presenting on Collecting Long-Term (5 to 10 years) Patient-Reported Outcome Measures on Sunday., Nov. 5, at 8:08 am. Do you still need to register .
#AAHKS2023
Denis Nam, MD, MSc (left) presented Craig J. Della Valle, MD (right) with the Rowland W Chang, MD, MPH Award of Excellence at the Arthritis Foundation Freedom of Movement Gala in Chicago. Also pictured: Sigita Wolfe, AAHKS Senior Director of Education and Science.
The University of Sheffield and University of Bristol have developed a new risk and benefit calculator for patients considering joint replacement surgery. The tool uses data from the National Joint Registry in the UK.
Do you have a family member who's experiencing joint pain in their later years?
A new online tool devised by our researchers could help to see if a joint replacement is the right option for them 👇
AAHKS
@womenAAHKS
wants to recognize an individual or group that has taken the initiative to support women in the arthroplasty community with the Women in Arthroplasty Empowerment Award. This award will be presented at this year’s Annual Meeting. To apply
2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting keynote speaker,
@martyMakary
speaking with AAHKS President Richard Iorio, MD. Dr. Makary, a health care futurist, touched on the position of hip and knee surgeons in leading improvements in the physician’s role in the health care system
#aahks2021
AAHKS does not recommend biologic therapies to treat hip and knee pain. We encourage rigorous, well-designed clinical trials to establish the safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of these potential treatments prior to widespread adoption.
@TIME
Today is MATCH DAY! If you matched in the Adult Reconstructive Hip and Knee/Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship, we would like to hear where you're going. Post your pics here!
#Matchday
A bad hip or knee can lead to or aggravate low back pain. Increased activity and demands during recovery after hip or knee replacement can also bring on low back pain. Download our new exercise guide!
DAB Co-Chairs, Dr. Adelani and Dr. Sassoon attend the 2021 Movement is Life Caucus with AAHKS Director of Research and Humanitarian Activities, Chiara Rodgers. Movement is Life focuses on eliminating musculoskeletal disparities. For more, click here
Are you traveling with an
#artificial
joint? Don't be afraid. Even though your
#implant
is likely to trigger metal detectors at the airport, there are solutions to help make your traveling experience pleasurable. Click here to learn how to travel with ease
Did you know that having a
#BMI
lower than 40 makes you a great candidate for hip or knee replacement surgery? Learn more about how losing weight prior to surgery can reduce complications on our website at .
As one of the founding members of AAHKS, Dr. Rothman, was a mentor who inspired many in the field of hip and knee arthroplasty. He served as AAHKS President from 1998-1999. As we prepare to commence
#AAHKS2018
next week, he and his family are in our hearts and minds.
Did you know that losing weight prior to your
#hip
or
#knee
#replacement
reduces risk of complications? Maintaining a
#BMI
lower than 40 is recommended for surgical candidates. Visit for more information.
Don't forget to register for
#AAHKS
@womenAAHKS
and
@RJOSociety
webinar on Advancing Your Career Tuesday, February 28 at 7:30pm CST. In this webinar, you'll learn tips on negotiating for raises and leadership positions and getting involved in organizations
Congrats Vinay K. Aggarwal, MD for winning the James A. Rand Young Investigator's Award at
#AAHKS2023
. Dr. Aggarwal sat with
@shaunpat1
&
@marcusmilderman
to discuss his award-winning paper, Are All MSIS Tests Useful to Diagnose PJI?
@nyulangoneortho
Congratulations
@ArthroToday
for being selected for inclusion in
@webofscience
, the world's most trusted publisher independent global citation database. Arthroplasty Today will be more thoroughly indexed and ranked along with other
#ortho
#journals
with an impact factor.
Thanks to the hard work and collaboration between surgeons and their patients, hundreds of thousands of Americans receive successful hip & knee replacement surgeries each year
#AAHKS2021
Dr. John W. Barrington received the 2021 AAHKS Humanitarian Award in recognition of his leadership in bringing orthopaedic medical care to rural areas of Latin America. Congratulations, Dr. Barrington!
International Webinar in association with AAHKS, Bolivian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, and Operation Walk, will hold a webinar on Dec. 17 @ 6pm CT. Register in advance at:
Drs.
@shaunpat1
and
@aschwartz45
sat down with Jeffrey J. Barry, MD to discuss his paper presented at last year's Annual Meeting on complex patients. Dr. Barry sought to quantify the use of resources related these patients. For his findings.
@UCSFOrthosurg
Have you wondered what it's like to go through knee replacement surgery from start to finish? This video explains knee anatomy and when joint disease indicates whether you may need a partial knee replacement or a total knee replacement.
#KneeReplacement
Sex after TJA: New patient ed published to the AAHKS library. "It's important to set realistic expectations and learn how to safely resume sexual activity after joint replacement while avoiding complications."
AAHKS President Bryan D. Springer, MD joins
@AAHKS_YAG
hosts
@ACR_MD
,
@BrianChalmersMD
, Mark E. Mildren, MD and
@KSonn35
to talk about his presidential year and the challenges and successes that he has faced. To listen, click below
Have you ever wondered what happens when your doctor and insurance plan disagree?
@Forbes
answers that question and the growing concern that patients nor their physician are completely free to make important decisions about treatment. Read more here
"It was a great opportunity for AAHKS to have a seat at the table." AAHKS President Michael P. Bolognesi, MD and Adolph “Chick” J. Yates, Jr., MD talk about the future of APMs with CMS/CMMI.
#NOLC2019
@AAOSmembers
@M_BolognesiMD
We're elated to announce
@carhigueramd
as a presenter at the 2023
#AAHKS
Annual Meeting. Dr. Higuera-Rueda will speak about different codes needed for septic TJA revisions and how that relates to mortality on Saturday, Nov., 4, at 10:14am. Register today .
AAHKS President
@ParviziJavad
discusses VTE Prophylaxis while addressing the 7th International Conference of the Egyptian Pelvis and Hip Society, today in Alexandria, Egypt. Thanks to the EPHS for hosting
#AAHKS
at the conference!
AAHKS members Rafael J. Sierra, MD and Carlos A. Higuera, MD join SOTU President, Rogelio Rey, MD (center) at the 20th Congress of the Uruguayan Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology happening now in Montevideo, Uruguay.
@RafaSierra5
@carhigueramd
Total Joint Replacement: A Breakdown of Costs
Is it worth the financial cost to have total joint replacement surgery? It is difficult to put a price on these positive outcomes.
April 30th is Match Day for the Adult Reconstructive Hip and Knee Fellowship and the Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship! Once you've matched, be sure to sign up for this FREE webinar from
@AAOS1
.
Study from
@UofSC
showing that orthopaedic surgeons should work with their colleagues in other departments to reduce the number of
#opioid
prescriptions provided for patients with
#osteoarthritis
@DrChadKrueger
with the
#VA
The 2020 AAHKS Presidential Award was presented today to Audrey K. Tsao, MD. Dr. Tsao is a founding member of Women Orthopedic Global Outreach (WOGO) working to enhance mentorship and provide role models for young women.
#AAHKS2020
With the number of hip and knee replacements expected to rise even more over the next 35 years insurance companies are rethinking how they'll pay for these procedures.
#AAHKS
and
@CMSGov
introduced a flat rate for an “episode of care,” mentioned in
@Forbes
Learning how to help the 50% of TJR patients who will have psychological comorbidities. "The Psychology of Joint Replacement" symposium happening at
#AAHKSSpring19
right now. Welcome Padma Gulur, MD and Wayne Sotile, PhD.
@M_BolognesiMD
Surgeons discussing shared career experiences at the second meeting of the AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty Group @
#AAOS2018
on the eve of
#InternationalWomensDay
The Proceedings of the 2021
#aahks
Annual Meeting is now available.
@JArthroplasty
recently published it online with an editorial written by
@DrAntoniaChen
, 2021 Program Chair. Take a gander and review the highlights of the meeting by clicking here
AAHKS was represented this week at the
@AAOS1
National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference (NOLC) in Washington, DC. The delegation met with members of Congress to urge them to work with CMS to reverse proposed cuts to reimbursement.
Doing well at anything takes practice. Kneeling after total knee arthroplasty is difficult. This study published in the JOA shows "kneeling practice" that can be done at home.
Quitting smoking is one of the most critical things to do in preparation for hip or knee replacement surgery. Read more to find out how nicotine can sabotage healing.
#WellnessWednesday
@LungAssociation
Join AAHKS members for an international webinar about the dislocation of THA and Hip/Spine relationship hosted by Sociedad Mexicana de Cirugía de Cadera A.C. (SMCC) on April 29 at 7pm CST. To attend for the webinar, click the link here .
It’s like I tell my patients—the time to do it is when their pain is interfering with their quality of life on a daily basis. It was for me; it was affecting decisions in my life," - Dr. Kevin Bozic reflecting on his own knee surgery
Don't miss
@bailey_terhune
at the 2023
#AAHKS
Annual Meeting presenting on how body mass index does not drive the risk for postoperative instability after THA on Sat, Nov. 4, at 8:46am in the Texas Ballroom. Still need to register .
#AAHKS2023
@MOR_Docs